Until mid way through last year, I didn't appreciate Connor very much. I didn't like the idea of him playing for his dad, because the father-son bias, either positive or negative, might be a chemistry issue for the team, or dissuade point guard recruits from considering Iowa.
But, through the the course of last year, his value to the team became obvious. Not to take from Luka or Jordan, but I think Connor plays a significant leadership role on the team, and maybe the leading player in returning swagger to the program, and setting an aggressive tone.
Listening to him in a podcast a couple of days ago, only reinforced my new appreciation for him. I even liked the "Respect his Decision" post.
He'll never play in the NBA, and I don't really know his Baseball skills, but suspect he won't play MLB, either. But, I do think he will be a young, maybe brash at times, coach who will be in high demand by the time he's in his early 30's. A coach players will love to play for.
I am not for nepotism, but I do anticipate seeing CMac on the bench in Carver several years from now. I just hope its not for a visiting team. He's a winner.
But, through the the course of last year, his value to the team became obvious. Not to take from Luka or Jordan, but I think Connor plays a significant leadership role on the team, and maybe the leading player in returning swagger to the program, and setting an aggressive tone.
Listening to him in a podcast a couple of days ago, only reinforced my new appreciation for him. I even liked the "Respect his Decision" post.
He'll never play in the NBA, and I don't really know his Baseball skills, but suspect he won't play MLB, either. But, I do think he will be a young, maybe brash at times, coach who will be in high demand by the time he's in his early 30's. A coach players will love to play for.
I am not for nepotism, but I do anticipate seeing CMac on the bench in Carver several years from now. I just hope its not for a visiting team. He's a winner.
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